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Green Mobility Is A Key Part Of The European Green Deal
The European Green Deal sets ambitious goals for all EU members, which are essential to addressing today’s biggest challenge: climate change. Along with the efficient and rational use of energy, one of its most important areas is the transition to…
Universal USB-C Chargers Reduce Electronic Waste in the EU
In October 2022, the Council of the European Union approved the EU Common Charger Directive. Following this decision, a transitional period was introduced, allowing manufacturers to adjust their designs. Two days ago, the official implementation of the rules began for…
EBRD lends up to 105 million euros to Serbia to decarbonise district heating
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a sovereign loan of up to 105 million euros to Serbia, through the Ministry of Finance, to benefit Novosadska Toplana Novi Sad, the district heating company of Novi Sad. The…
China Opens Its First Carbon-Neutral Highway
China has officially inaugurated the Jinan-Hefei (G35) highway, its first carbon-neutral highway, marking a significant step toward sustainable transport infrastructure. The highway has been expanded to 152.7 kilometers. Upgraded to eight lanes, it allows a speed limit of 120 km/h…
European solar sector issues yellow card as market data reveals 92 percent growth decline and investment slump
After four years of soaring growth, the EU solar sector has hit its first deployment slowdown of the 2020s, dropping from 53 percent growth in 2023 to 4 percent in 2024. This represents a 92 percent slowdown of solar growth.…
Renewables account for 24.5 percent of EU energy use in 2023
In 2023, 24.5 percent of gross final energy consumption in the EU came from renewable sources, up by 1.4 percentage points compared with 2022. This share is 18 percentage points (pp) short of meeting the 2030 target (42.5 percent), which would require an annual average…
One year since the European Wind Charter: Lots achieved, lots more to do
In her 2023 State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen addressed the challenges facing Europe’s wind industry and announced a Wind Power Package to address key bottlenecks: Faster permitting; Better auction design; and Support for skills, finance,…